By Raffaele Pereno – PhD, MBA
BASEL, Switzerland – The World Orphan Drug Congress Europe is the largest and most established event globally for orphan drugs and rare diseases.
Join over 2,000 attendees, gain insights from 250+ industry leaders, and connect with over 130 exhibitors as we bring together experts across the entire orphan drug lifecycle, discussing areas including regulatory affairs and policy to global pricing and cutting-edge gene therapies.
The attendees represent the most senior individuals across the industry, including leaders in R&D, gene therapy, rare diseases, precision/personalised medicine, genetic disorders, patient advocacy and engagement, associations in ATMPs, investors, regulatory affairs professions, governmental bodies, and more.
Why attend
Premium Conference
Learn from world KOLs in rare diseases on the latest in diagnosis, AI, NBS, gene therapy, clinical trials and patient access. Ensure that you are equipped with the most recent policy and governmental changes in OMP legislation and EUHTA.
Busy Exhibition
With a footfall of 2000+ attendees, exhibitors will get to speak directly to their target market, expand sales leads, strengthen and establish their brand and close deals with customers on-site.
Limitless Networking
Get access to our dedicated event app (3 weeks before the event), see all of our 2000+ attendees and set up 1-2-1 meetings to maximise your ROI in attending the congress.
Start-up & Biotech Zone
Meet start-ups or pitch your company at the leading rare disease congress. Meet new companies that can help your business or investors that can take you to the next level.
Workshops
Host or participate in our pre-congress workshops where we deep dive into topics including AI, early access, patient journey, RD action plan and EU joint clinical assessment with all stakeholders.
Patient Zone
Our patient zone provides you with the unique opportunity to engage with Patient Advocacy Groups and ERNs who are at the heart of the rare disease community.
Media Zone
The media zone will be bustling with all of the biggest names in the rare disease world. Witness live interviews and use our zone to announce press releases and social media outreach to maximise your presence.
Amsterdam
We’re moving to Amsterdam! The heart of where the EMA, RIVM and ZIN are, as well as some of the strongest ERN networks and biotech hubs. Join us at our newest venue for a state of the art experience.
For further details about the congress, including registration, please click here.
Patient Group Organisations, ERNs, and Clinicians/Healthcare Professionals are eligible for free attendance (pending approval) by applying through the following link: https://www.terrapinn.com/WODC/2025/Guest/CheckOrphan
Congress at a glance
Venue: RAI Congress Centre – Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam (NL)
When: 27 October 2025 Workshop Day | 28-29 October 2025 Conference & Exhibition
Contacts
To Sponsor
Kieran Duffin
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or
Adam Mayar
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To Speak
Abdu Kauroo
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Marketing & Press
Jasper Cameron
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